1. Title of project: Objects in Our Solar System

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Grade level: 5th

Subject(s): Science

AZ State Standard: Standard:6 Earth and space, Concept: 3 Earth and the solar system

  • PO 1 identify the known planets in our solar system

  • PO 2 Describe the distinguishing characteristics of the known planets in our solar system.

Essential Question: What is really beyond our planet Earth?

Brief Overview of Project: Each student will become an expert on one of the eight planets by conducting research. The students will be gathering facts about their planets using added value websites and will create a powerpoint presentation to teach the rest of the class.